Johannesburg – The female truck driver reported missing after her trailer, with its load of bulk cement intact, was recovered in Kempton Park, has been found.
Before 41-year-old driver, Mmakwena Rammutla, was found on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, her last tracked location was two days ago in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, about 8km from Shell Ultra City.
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The 41-year-old truck driver and mother of three was found alive on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, and is recovering from her ordeal in a Gauteng hospital.
However, details of what happened to her have not been disclosed.
Speaking to The Bulrushes, Reneiloe Semenya, Chairperson of Maysene Logistics, said: “We cannot release further information at this stage as it forms part of the official [police] investigation”.
Rammutla, who was driving a white Mercedes-Benz Actros truck for Maysene Logistics, became unreachable on Monday, 16 June 2025.
Her last tracked location was about 8km from Shell Ultra City in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
Fears were heightened when the trailer of her truck was found in Kempton Park with its bulk cement load still intact.
Rammutla’s disappearance mobilised concerned individuals in their thousands across South Africa.
They shared alerts on social media and distributed pamphlets.
Rammutla’s return comes after a frantic two-day search that involved four police stations – Kempton Park, Midrand, Middelburg, and Lyttelton.
The response is now being credited as a crucial factor in locating her.
Maysene Logistics has expressed gratitude to all who assisted in the search.
Semenya said, “This has been an extremely difficult and emotional time. We are grateful for her safe return.
“Our teams and the entire community came together in an extraordinary way.
“We are indebted to everyone who played a role.”
Semenya praised the members of the public and law enforcement for “working tirelessly” on the case.
Semenya specifically thanked police officers: Colonel Malewa (Kempton Park), Piet Hlungwane (Midrand), Constable Maseko (Middelburg), and Sergeant Wendy Mlambo (Lyttelton).
“This incident has shown that despite frustrations with policing in this country, there are true heroes within the system who went above and beyond,” Semenya said.
“They are shining examples of what justice in action looks like.”
Semenya revealed the emotional toll the matter took on Rammutla’s three children, who were cared for by the company during her disappearance.
Staff, colleagues, and friends were also affected.
“I did not sleep for two days,” Semenya said.
“The moment we could post that she had been found alive was indescribable; it was pure relief.”
Rammutla is one of only four women truck drivers employed through Maysene Logistics’ women empowerment initiative, a programme aimed at breaking gender barriers in the trucking industry.
Her case has once again raised awareness about the safety of long-haul drivers, particularly women, and the power of public vigilance in times of crisis.
Police investigations into the circumstances of her disappearance are ongoing.
